Human remains found in area of California wilderness where actor Julian Sands went missing
- Hikers found human remains in Southern California’s Mount Baldy wilderness, and alerted authorities
- British-born actor Julian Sands was reported missing on January 13 after he went hiking alone
Human remains have been found in the area of the US San Gabriel mountains where British actor Julian Sands went missing more than five months ago.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said civilian hikers had contacted authorities on Saturday morning after finding the remains in the Mount Baldy area.
The remains have been transported to the Coroner’s Office, pending positive identification, the department said.
It is expected that identification should be completed next week, at which point the department will issue a press release.
Sands, 65, failed to return from a hike in the Mount Baldy area of the southern Californian mountains on January 13.
The actor is known for his roles in films A Room With A View, Leaving Las Vegas and Warlock, as well as TV appearances on 24, Smallville and Banshee.